Man in his 30s dies after shots are fired outside bar in Hackney in the early hours
- Police scrambled to scene in Gillett Square, Dalston, around 1am this morning
- Enquiries are under way to confirm man’s identity and inform his next of kin
- A crime scene remains in place and police have not made any arrests so far
A man in his 30s has died after shots were fired outside a bar in Hackney in the early hours of this morning.
Police scrambled to the scene in Gillett Square, Dalston, just before 1am where they found a seriously injured man.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police scrambled to the scene in Gillett Square, Dalston, just before 1am where they found a seriously injured man
Enquiries are under way to confirm the man’s identity and inform his next of kin.
A post-mortem examination will also shortly be arranged to establish the exact cause of death.
A crime scene remains in place and no arrests have been made so far.
It comes just hours after a teenage boy was stabbed to death and another injured following reports of a fight in `nearby Romford last night.
Anyone with information on the shooting, or any witnesses, are urged to call 101, reference CAD 412/08may.
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.